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noun

ˈpär-tē How to pronounce party (audio)
Definition of partynext
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as in event
a social gathering we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year

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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group a small party got together to protest the new chairman's decision

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as in team
a group of people working together on a task a search party

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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit for parties of more than six people the restaurant automatically adds a 15% service charge to the bill

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as in participant
one who takes part in something a party to the agreement

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as in person
a member of the human race my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him

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party

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verb

as in to revel

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Recent Examples of party
Noun
At the party, Decastro spent over an hour shooting off fireworks in the street, eventually igniting the $400 firework. — Seamus Bozeman, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Another climber, who was not part of the woman's party, happened to be nearby and was able to help the woman, remaining with her group until responders arrived, per the Forest Service. — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Verb
Even so, most Americans were still ready to party, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of a long-shot revolution that resulted in the United States of America. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Kyle wanting to party for the New York marathon (not an excuse to party, but whatevs) and Amanda wants to snuggle on the couch, getting stoned and watching Interior Motives clips on the big TV. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for party
Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
  1. event
  2. faction
  3. team
  4. group
  5. participant
  6. person
  7. revel
  8. bash
Noun
  • Greenwood is leading a series of high-profile events to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Fans from around the world attended the event, with many saying this World Cup has felt different.
    — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of event
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  • Season 3 of the series returned with a bloody episode and a skyrocketing death toll, which continues to rise, as the rival Targaryen factions clashed in the shock-and-awe-inspiring Battle of the Gullet.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The division of the Fromvillians should also have been set in motion by this point, with two clear factions squaring off.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of faction
Noun
  • The Mets, being one of the worst offensive teams in baseball, don’t often come back from large deficits.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • Among their polyglot ranks are search-and-rescue specialists, doctors, canine teams and structural engineers.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of team
Noun
  • Prosecutors accused the group of transporting unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
    — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of group
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  • Although one participant appeared remotely, on a large TV monitor, during the real interrogation, the theatrical version places all three figures in the same room.
    — Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • To file a claim, participants must fill out the claim form on the settlement website.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of participant
Noun
  • Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of person
Verb
  • When the Black Queen’s message arrives in the Riverlands, the king consort, lil’ Oscar Tully, and their new pal Roddy the Ruin are busy reveling, making up ballads dedicated to their own derring-do.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • The pair sequester themselves in a shed while guests revel outside in the sunshine.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of revel
Noun
  • With her tight security, especially after the wedding, Lawrence doubts the public would even know if the couple was throwing their first Fourth of July bash as husband and wife in Rhode Island.
    — Bella DeCrescenzo, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Those who were spotted entering MSG for the bash included Ed Sheeran, Bradley Cooper, Zoë Kravitz, Jack Antonoff, Gigi Hadid, Dakota Johnson, Ethan Hawke, MGK, Jason Sudeikis, Hugh Grant and Camila Cabello.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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